Updated On: 31 December, 2025 11:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Santhakumari, mother of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, died on December 30 at 90 after prolonged illness. Celebrities including Mammootty, Kamal Haasan and Chiranjeevi paid tributes. Her funeral will be held on December 31 in Thiruvananthapuram

Mohanlal, Mammootty, Kamal Hassan
Santhakumari, the mother of Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient and Malayalam actor Mohanlal, died on Tuesday, December 30, at the age of 90 at their home in Elamakkara, Kochi. According to reports, the star was at a set when she passed away. According to reports, she had been bedridden for a while due to long-term health problems.
Actor Mammootty, Mohanlal`s close buddy, was spotted paying Mohanlal and his family a visit at his Kochi home a few hours after the devastating news. The two actors have a long-standing relationship.